tow TOYOTA VENZA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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VENZA_U (OM73008U)
1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 174
Indicators and warning lights .................... 177
Multi-information display (TFT type) ............. 180
Multi-information display (LCD type) ............ 194
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 198
Automatic High Beam (vehicles with discharge
headlights) ........................ 202
Fog light switch ................... 209
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 210
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 212
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 213
Rear view monitor system .............................. 216
Hill-start assist control ......... 221
Driving assist systems ........ 223
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions ....................... 229
Cargo and luggage ............. 234
Vehicle load limits ............... 239
Winter driving tips ............... 241
Trailer towing ...................... 246
Dinghy towing ..................... 258 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 262
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 272
Rear window defogger ....... 278
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type .............. 280
Using the radio ................... 284
Using the CD player ........... 293
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ........ 303
Operating an iPod .............. 313
Operating a USB memory ................. 320
Optimal use of the audio system .................... 328
Using the AUX port............. 333
Using the steering switches ........................... 334
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 338
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 341
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................... 348
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 350
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 355
3Interior features

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 470
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 473
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 476
General maintenance.......... 478
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 481
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 482
Hood ................................... 486
Positioning a floor jack ........ 488
Engine compartment ........... 490
Tires .................................... 506
Tire inflation pressure ......... 513
Wheels ................................ 517
Air conditioning filter............ 519
Key battery .......................... 522
Checking and replacing fuses.................. 526
Light bulbs........................... 536 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 548
If your vehicle needs to be towed....................... 549
If you think something is wrong ............................ 553
If noise can be heard from under vehicle............ 554
Fuel pump shut off system ................. 555
Event data recorder ............ 556
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 558
If a warning message is displayed ...................... 573
If you have a flat tire ........... 574
If the engine will not start ...................... 585
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”............ 588
If you lose your keys........... 589
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart key
system)............................. 590
If the battery is discharged........................ 593
If your vehicle overheats .... 598
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................. 601
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency............... 603
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ When the door cannot be locked using the topside sensor area
■ Conditions aff ecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Way of coping P. 590)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, ce llular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
If the door will not lock even when the
topside sensor area is touched, try touch-
ing both the topside and underside sen-
sor areas at the same time.

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■Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles with smart key system
P. 3 3
Vehicles without smart key systemThe wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the fol-
lowing situations.
●Near a TV tower, radio station, el ectric power plant, airport or other
facility that generates strong radio waves
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless com- munication device
●When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
●When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
●When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as a personal computer
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer or by the TFT
type multi-information display
Settings (e.g. 2-step unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 638)
■ Reversing the operation of the power back door
Pressing the wireless remote control switch again while the power back door
is operating will cause the operation to reverse. However, the reverse opera-
tion cannot be performed for the first second after automatic operation starts,
even if the wireless remote control switch is pressed again.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Rear seats
Folding down the rear seatbacks■ Before folding down the rear seatbacks
Stow the seat belt buckles and
lower the head restraints to the
lowest position.
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Pull up the lever until the lock
is completely released.
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CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion,
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined, the
lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the
abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
■ Before folding down a rear seat
Do not fold down a rear seat when there are passengers sitting in the rear
seats or when there is luggage placed on the rear seats.
■ When returning the seatbacks to their original position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Be careful not to get your hands pinched in the seat.
● Make sure the seatbacks are securely locked by lightly rocking it back and
forth.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.
● Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
NOTICE
■When folding down the rear seatbacks
The seat belts and buckles must be stowed.

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■Adjusting the rear cent er seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.
■ Removing the head restraints
■ Installing the head restraints
CAUTION
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.

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CAUTION
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SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:
Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of
inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides
you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the cen-
ter of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250
mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the
pedals comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in.
(250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim-
ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of
your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm,
non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature\
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• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still
maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the
instrument panel controls.

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CAUTION
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SRS airbag precautions
●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
● Do not allow a child to stand in front of
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or
sit on the knees of a front passenger.
● Do not drive the vehicle while the driver
or passenger have items resting on
their knees.
● Do not lean against the door, the roof
side rail or the front, center and rear pil-
lars.
● Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seats toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.